This novel explores the themes of courage, pride, and friendship. In a well-written essay, 3-5
paragraphs, your objective is to discuss these three themes applying it to the characters
and plot.
Questions to consider: Who is courageous? How is a character courageous? What does it
mean to have courage? Who has pride? Pride in what? Is pride a good or bad trait? How
important is friendship? How do the characters show their friendship?